Superb surroundings, peaceful and relaxed vibe. Great menu and excellent value for money.
David Richards
Enjoyed a superb lunch here when last visiting the cathedral. Great food, great coffee and 5* service. It makes the food taste even better knowing that any profit they make in the restaurant will help to keep this beautiful cathedral in the fantastic condition it is.
Joyce Guthrie
The food always looks good and is well cooked but there is one big problem. They dish the hot food at the far end of the counter and then send it along to the till for payment. If there is a queue then you can wait a while before you collect and pay. By then it is lukewarm and by the time you are half way through it is cold. Best for cold snacks and cake but not for a hot meal
Nicholas Smith
I'll preface by saying that the atmosphere was majestic, but the configuration of the dining room leaves an uncomfortable aura around those who eat, depending on how many are in your party. When my wife and I sat down, we were surrounded by another family of 6 at the same table within less than a minute. While it's to no fault of their own, we were given a jaundiced eye the entire time because we felt like we were intruding on their family hour. If you intend on eating here, take your food elsewhere and find a bench outside, because all seating arrangements are horribly skewed.
Chris Lowish
No vegan options in either savoury or sweet - not acceptable in 2021! Missing out on a huge and rapidly increasing sector, a student city as well!!
Tristan Grant
Usually a lovely place to eat. This was my first visit post lockdown. Disappointed that I was supplied with plastc cutlery (could barely spread the butter I had with my scone) and the cheese scone, which are normally lovely, had virtually no cheese. I hope they revert to the previous recipe. The table was also sticky - this may be related to the cleaning agent they use. It was still a pleasant visit, thanks mainly to the surroundings. The staff were pleasant and professional otherwise.
Bill Aunger
Expensive. Two small sandwiches, 2 drinks £16.00
malc1005
We stopped here for morning tea and scones. Friendly service, good food, in a nice setting, well worth a visit.
Crazy Materials
Unevenly heated food, nice staff, good place for a snack but not a meal. Good amount of food for value.
yandinazetland
Opposite the giant lego model of the Cathedral this cafe/restaurant was a peaceful haven - mid afternoon. Fine fare is on offer at a reasonable price.
We went here for a coffee break whilst we we were exploring the beautiful / historic Durham Castle. We were amazed by the taste of scones and how big they are for £1.80. You probably can share a scone between two adults. The service we received was very good, coffee/ scones were good and reasonably priced, the seating area is very glamorous. I would definitely recommend The Undercroft for a coffee / tea break. Thank you.ðŸ‘
Chris Hutchison-Hounsell
We stopped for a quick lunch. Had soup and a bun for under £4 each. Clean. Great ambiance in the old priory wine cellar. Free toilets. Free admission to the cathedral and worth a visit. We took the tour and Open Treasures tivket for a £10 each and loved it.
Norman Gordon Barker
Fantastic food
terence mclean
Beautiful Autumn day
Hugo Minney
The Undercroft enjoys proximity to the cathedral and St Cuthbert's treasury, which brings in a lot of customers.
Superb surroundings, peaceful and relaxed vibe. Great menu and excellent value for money.
Enjoyed a superb lunch here when last visiting the cathedral. Great food, great coffee and 5* service. It makes the food taste even better knowing that any profit they make in the restaurant will help to keep this beautiful cathedral in the fantastic condition it is.
The food always looks good and is well cooked but there is one big problem. They dish the hot food at the far end of the counter and then send it along to the till for payment. If there is a queue then you can wait a while before you collect and pay. By then it is lukewarm and by the time you are half way through it is cold. Best for cold snacks and cake but not for a hot meal
I'll preface by saying that the atmosphere was majestic, but the configuration of the dining room leaves an uncomfortable aura around those who eat, depending on how many are in your party. When my wife and I sat down, we were surrounded by another family of 6 at the same table within less than a minute. While it's to no fault of their own, we were given a jaundiced eye the entire time because we felt like we were intruding on their family hour. If you intend on eating here, take your food elsewhere and find a bench outside, because all seating arrangements are horribly skewed.
No vegan options in either savoury or sweet - not acceptable in 2021! Missing out on a huge and rapidly increasing sector, a student city as well!!
Usually a lovely place to eat. This was my first visit post lockdown. Disappointed that I was supplied with plastc cutlery (could barely spread the butter I had with my scone) and the cheese scone, which are normally lovely, had virtually no cheese. I hope they revert to the previous recipe. The table was also sticky - this may be related to the cleaning agent they use. It was still a pleasant visit, thanks mainly to the surroundings. The staff were pleasant and professional otherwise.
Expensive. Two small sandwiches, 2 drinks £16.00
We stopped here for morning tea and scones. Friendly service, good food, in a nice setting, well worth a visit.
Unevenly heated food, nice staff, good place for a snack but not a meal. Good amount of food for value.
Opposite the giant lego model of the Cathedral this cafe/restaurant was a peaceful haven - mid afternoon. Fine fare is on offer at a reasonable price.
Restaurantji Recommends
We went here for a coffee break whilst we we were exploring the beautiful / historic Durham Castle. We were amazed by the taste of scones and how big they are for £1.80. You probably can share a scone between two adults. The service we received was very good, coffee/ scones were good and reasonably priced, the seating area is very glamorous. I would definitely recommend The Undercroft for a coffee / tea break. Thank you.ðŸ‘
We stopped for a quick lunch. Had soup and a bun for under £4 each. Clean. Great ambiance in the old priory wine cellar. Free toilets. Free admission to the cathedral and worth a visit. We took the tour and Open Treasures tivket for a £10 each and loved it.
Fantastic food
Beautiful Autumn day
The Undercroft enjoys proximity to the cathedral and St Cuthbert's treasury, which brings in a lot of customers.